Strengthening Global Resilience: WHO and FAO Lead Major Initiative to Bolster Food Safety Emergency Preparedness in Africa and the Middle East

In an era defined by climate volatility, rapid urbanization, and complex, interconnected global supply chains, the safety of the food supply has become a cornerstone of public health and national…

CKE Restaurants Appoints Industry Veteran Alisa Gmelich to Lead Hardee’s Brand Revival

By Julie Littman Published October 8, 2026 In a move aimed at revitalizing one of America’s most recognizable quick-service restaurant (QSR) chains, CKE Restaurants—the parent company of Carl’s Jr. and…

Leadership Shake-up at the FDA: Donald Prater Appointed to Lead Human Foods Program

By Sarah Zimmerman | Published May 18, 2026 In a significant leadership transition at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Donald Prater has been appointed to head the agency’s…